Smithy House, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2JP

Smithy House is a rare opportunity to rent a traditional small holding set within the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Offering a 2-bedroom farmhouse, a practical range of outbuildings and up to 110 acres of fell land, this holding provides privacy, scenery and scope for a variety of rural enterprises.

The farmhouse is located central to the steading and provides simple, yet functional accommodation arranged over two floors, including:
- Entrance: 1.75m X 1.59m
- Bathroom: 2.04m X 2.74m
- Kitchen: 3.28m X 4.33m
- Living room: 5.21m X 4.18m
- Bedroom 1: 4.22m X 4.41m
- Bedroom 2: 3.25m X 4.53m

The house operates off grid, supported by a private generator, solar panels, battery storage, a private water supply and septic tank drainage. As is typical for remote rural properties, some damp is present, and prospective tenants should factor this into their expectations.

The solar panels, generator, and battery remain in the ownership of the landlord, but the tenant is responsible for maintaining the equipment in good working order.

A cluster of traditional and practical buildings sit close to the farmhouse, offering flexible space for livestock, storage or workshop use, these include:
- A stone barn/workshop
- Two stone stables
- A timber stable
Their layout provides an efficient base for day-to-day management of the holding.

The land extends across the surrounding fell, rising between 210m and 250m above sea level. Classifies as Grade 5 agricultural land, it is suited to rough grazing or permanent pasture. The acreage included in the tenancy is negotiable, with further land available by separate agreement.
The boundaries consist of stone walls and post and wire fencing, they are mainly stockproof. The land is services by a natural water supply.

Smithy House lies just outside of Casterton, around three miles from village amenities and five miles from Kirkby Lonsdale, a thriving market town with shops, schools, restaurants and transport links. Regular livestock markets at Lancaster, Crooklands and Bentham are within reach.

Tender Proccess:

The steading is to be let on an initial 6 year Farm Business Tenancy with the terms to be negotiated and agreed through the tender process. The tenant will be responsible for all repairs to the property and the land.

Please contact the Letting Agent for further information and to request a tender form. All Tenders must be submitted to the Letting Agent by the tender deadline.

Tender Deadline: 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER 2026

Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the Letting Agent.